ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a neonate with hyperbilirubinemia at risk of kernicterus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is the first-line treatment for neonatal jaundice to prevent bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity (kernicterus). It converts unconjugated bilirubin into a water-soluble form for excretion.
Question 2 of 5
The onset of presentation of food allergy is late in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergies often develop later in life, unlike milk and egg allergies, which usually appear in infancy.
Question 3 of 5
Total body sodium depletion is a feature of which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dilute artificial formula can cause total body sodium depletion, leading to hyponatremia due to excessive water intake without adequate sodium replacement.
Question 4 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Large atrial septal defects do not cause turbulent flow near valves or endocardial surfaces, making them less prone to infective endocarditis compared to other defects like VSD, which promote bacterial seeding.
Question 5 of 5
Overuse of β2-agonists implies inadequate control. Poor control is suggested by the use of more than
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using more than 8 puffs per day suggests poor asthma control, necessitating medication adjustment.